Letter from the Principal

Hello Bobcats and Families,

Dear Eastmont Junior High Families,
We are excited to welcome you back for the 2026–2027 school year! My name is Elia Alailima-Daley, and I’m
honored to serve as the principal of Eastmont Junior High School. Supporting your students alongside me are
Ms. Holly Cornehl and Mr. Jared Jaeger, our fantastic assistant principals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out
— we’re here to help however we can! At Eastmont Junior High, your student’s growth and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. We
believe that when schools and families work together, students thrive. If you’re on campus, feel free to stop by
and say hello — our doors are always open for questions, conversations, or new ideas.

Updates This Year
Grade-Level Learning Pods
We will continue using grade-level learning pods this year to better support student success.
● 7th grade in the 600 wing
● 8th grade in the 900 wing
● 9th grade in the 800 wing
This structure allows staff to work more collaboratively and provide timely academic and behavioral support.
We encourage students to stay within their pods throughout the day to help build stronger grade-level
communities and improve supervision and support.

Information regarding cell phone changes and attendance will be coming out via Parent Square notifications.

Dress Code Reminder
As we gear up for a new year, please be aware of the district’s dress code expectations. Our goal is to help
students learn the importance of dressing appropriately for a professional environment. Before those back-to-
school shopping trips, check out board policies 3224 and 3224-P for guidance.

Attendance Matters
Being at school — and on time — is one of the best ways students can set themselves up for success. The
school day begins promptly at 7:45 AM, and students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings.
There are three-minute passing periods between classes, so students will need to move quickly to stay on
time.
Frequent absences and tardies can create gaps in learning, so we ask for your support in:
● Planning appointments outside of school hours
● Encouraging your student to be at school every day, ready to learn
First-period tardies will be tracked and may result in consequences, so please plan accordingly.
Together, we can help every student build strong attendance habits and get the most out of their time at
Eastmont.

Important Dates to Start the Year
● August 25, 2026 – Bobcat Day! Stop by anytime between 7 am & 3 pm.
● August 26, 2026 – 7th Grade Orientation Day (Only 7th graders attend)
● August 27, 2025 – All students attend (7th, 8th, and 9th grade)

Our team is hard at work preparing for a great start to the year, and we can’t wait to see our students back in
the building. Here's to an incredible school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Elia Alailima-Daley, Principal
Holly Cornehl, Assistant Principal
Jared Jaeger, Assistant Principal